AUTISM • GUT–BRAIN AXIS • NEUROINFLAMMATION • TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
Research focused on autism, the gut-brain axis & behavior.
Quezia Jones, PhD, is a postdoctoral researcher at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), a nutrition scientist, educator, and science communicator whose work explores autism spectrum disorder, neuroinflammation, gastrointestinal inflammation and the gut-brain axis.
ABOUT
A scientist translating complex ideas into meaningful human-health questions.
Quezia’s work is driven by a strong commitment to advancing research that may inform future therapeutic strategies for conditions of major social impact, especially Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Her work explores autism, nutrition, neuroinflammation and the gut-brain axis, with the goal of translating preclinical science into meaningful advances.
Alongside research, she serves as Coordinator, Academic Supervisor and Faculty Member in the Nutrition and Dietetics Program at Centro Universitário Estácio in Fortaleza, where she supports student learning, academic development and scientific engagement.
Quezia also communicates scientific research and academic writing in clear, accessible language, extending her work beyond the laboratory and classroom.
Her research publications appear under her full name, Quezia Damaris Jones Severino Vasconcelos.
RESEARCH FOCUS
Connected areas of research
Autism & Neurodevelopment
Investigating neurobiological and behavioral mechanisms relevant to autism spectrum disorder through preclinical research.
Gut-Brain Axis
Exploring the connection between intestinal health, nutrition, microbiota and neurobehavioral outcomes.
Neuroinflammation
Examining inflammatory and neuroimmune pathways involved in neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Translational Science
Connecting experimental research to therapeutic questions that can inform future clinical progress and improvements in quality of life.
RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT & COLLABORATION
Research grows through strong scientific environments and collaboration.
LEFFAG / UFC
Quezia conducts her postdoctoral research as part of LEFFAG/UFC at the Federal University of Ceará. Her work contributes to collaborative research involving gastrointestinal inflammation, the gut-brain axis and neuroimmune mechanisms.
LEFFAG studies mechanisms and potential therapeutic approaches related to gastrointestinal disease using preclinical and laboratory-based research.
Institutions across research, training and academic leadership
Quezia’s academic path connects research and training across institutions in Brazil and the United Kingdom.
FEATURED RESEARCH
A spotlight on recent collaborative research
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SCIENCE COMMUNICATION & ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
Research, education and academic writing, made more accessible.
A scientist who explains without oversimplifying
Quezia communicates scientific research and academic knowledge in clear, accessible language, making complex ideas easier to understand without losing scientific depth.
Helping unlock scientific writing
Her science-communication work also addresses scientific writing, helping make the process of developing and communicating academic work more approachable.
Supporting students across teaching, research & academic development
Quezia supports students through independent learning resources, active research environments and university teaching.
Contributing to the scientific community through peer review
Quezia contributes to scholarly publishing as a peer reviewer, including review activity for Clinical Nutrition ESPEN and Clinical Nutrition Open Science.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
Research, leadership and training across institutions
Coordinator, Academic Supervisor & Faculty Member, Nutrition and Dietetics Program
Centro Universitário Estácio · Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil · Faculty teaching, academic leadership, student development and scientific engagement.
Postdoctoral Researcher, Gastrointestinal Inflammation
Her postdoctoral research is conducted at LEFFAG/UFC under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Pedro Marcos Gomes Soares, with a focus on the gut-brain axis and neuroimmune mechanisms.
PhD in Physiological Sciences, with research focused on neuroscience
State University of Ceará (UECE). Doctoral research included neuroscience, animal models and behavioral and preclinical approaches.
Visiting Researcher, Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Lancaster University, United Kingdom. Research experience included immunofluorescence, immunocytochemistry, cell culture, flow cytometry and ELISA.
Master’s Degree, Pharmacology
Federal University of Ceará (UFC).
Bachelor’s Degree, Nutrition Sciences
State University of Ceará (UECE).
METHODS & SKILLS